MATB22 Linear Algebra 2, 7.5 credits, is a compulsory course for a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and in physics. The course can be taken as an stand-alone course. The course is given at half-study pace during the first half of each semester. The course is given in English

Course Content
The course covers matrices, linear and Euclidean spaces, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, the spectral theorem, quadratic surfaces and forms.

Teaching
The teaching consists of lectures and seminars. An essential element of the seminars is training in problem solving and oral mathematical communication.
A computer project consisting of a number of assignments is included in the course requirements.

Assessment
The examination consists of

a written examination
a presentation of the computer project

More information regarding the examination and a selection of past examination papers is available on the following link:

Regarding examination

Course Literature

Kjell Elfström, Linear Algebra, 2021

Official Course Description

Course Evaluation
Link to course evaluations on the department's website:

Course Evaluations, Mathematics at Faculty of Science